BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) chief Atupele Muluzi has described social media rumors of his social gathering alliance with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as baseless.

In a latest interview, UDF President Atupele addressed the swirling rumors relating to a possible alliance between his social gathering and MCP within the upcoming elections.

Muluzi was direct in his response, calling the hypothesis mere rumors and emphasizing the significance of understanding the electoral system in place.

Clarifying His Position

Muluzi made it clear that the rumors circulating a couple of UDF-MCP alliance have been baseless. “We are so used to rumors,” he acknowledged, expressing his frustration with the frequent unfold of misinformation.

He identified how rumors are created, unfold, and typically believed by folks, solely to later be dismissed when confirmed unfaithful.

According to Muluzi, alliances should not one thing to be hidden or speculated about—they’re public affairs and can be disclosed formally when mandatory.

He then took the chance to elucidate the present electoral system in Malawi, which he believes is contributing to the misunderstanding.

“This election is not about alliances,” Muluzi acknowledged firmly. He clarified that the 50+1 system, which requires a candidate to safe 50% plus one vote to win the presidency, doesn’t make alliances necessary. “What is extremely important is that I’ve made it very clear: this election is not about alliances,” he reiterated.

If no social gathering wins greater than 50% of the vote within the first spherical, the election would go to a second spherical with solely the highest two events competing, the place the one with the very best votes would win. Therefore, Muluzi defined, alliances should not a necessity.

Addressing the Misinformation

Muluzi additionally addressed the continued unfold of false info, emphasizing how rumors and “fake news” have grow to be a significant concern within the nation.

He expressed concern over how such misinformation is undermining the democratic course of.

“Fake news is what is destroying this country,” he stated, stating the rise of social media as an element that makes it more durable to differentiate credible info from falsehoods.

While addressing the rumors, Muluzi additionally took a second to spotlight the function of conventional media retailers, akin to Capital Radio, which he praised for offering dependable and truthful information in an period when misinformation runs rampant.

A Call for Clarity

In conclusion, Muluzi reassured his viewers that the rumors concerning the UDF forming alliances, together with with the MCP, have been merely not true.

“It doesn’t happen,” he acknowledged. He emphasised that he’s dedicated to presenting his personal imaginative and prescient for Malawi’s future, with out being distracted by the faux information and rumors that always encompass politics.

His response mirrored each frustration with the misinformation and a need to obviously articulate his social gathering’s place and future course.

Muluzi’s message was clear: whereas rumors about alliances could persist, the UDF’s focus is on providing the citizens actual decisions, and never on making behind-the-scenes political offers.